Chapter 13 - Edward's Gay

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or a shirtless Edward Cullen for that matter.

Lauren's outfit is in my profile.

Read the A/N at the bottom.

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APOV-

When Rosalie started talking about how Edward liked Bella at the club, I thought Bella was just going to shrug it off her shoulders. But no, she didn't. Instead, she blushed and started stuttering.

Being Bella's best friend since we were little, I could tell that she liked him too. They way they looked at each other was like the world stopped spinning. They probably didn't notice it yet, but they two were in love with each other. I could just tell these things and I was determined to get them together.

And when Alice Cullen is determined, nothing gets in the way.

Lauren POV-

Living next door to the Cullen's had its advantages. For one thing, my bed room window faces the window of Edward's bedroom. Every day when he took a shower I pretty much got an eyeful. I wanted him, and I always get what I want.

I decided that I'd put on a little show for him, while he's looking out of his bedroom window. He'd want me. I know it.

I was checking through my window every couple seconds to see if he was out of the bathroom yet. I looked in the mirror next to my window to do a final once over of myself. I was wearing a purple shirt-thing that showed off major cleavage. It was slit all the way up the middle and it was gathered together by a bow. I was also wearing a matching thong with it. I looked hott, and Edward would be crawling over on his hands and knees to get me.

I looked over to the window and found Edward just swinging the bathroom door open, a towel wrapped around his hips, hanging loosely. He looked positively delicious. I ran a hand through my voluminous hair and stepped out in front of the window.

Edward POV-

I always felt much refreshed after taking a shower. After saving Bella from Jacob last night, and having her tell me that she was better with me there, convinced me that she felt something too. It was unavoidable.

I was just opening the bathroom door, when I looked to the window. There was that girl, Lauren I think, standing in her bedroom in front of the window with a purple lingerie set on. If it was on Bella, it'd look fantastic. Never mind, if it was on ANYONE else it would look better than her. She had this really weird look on her face, like she was pretending to be sexy. Although I knew it'd be mean, I did it anyways. I bent down to get a piece of paper and a sharpie on my desk. Then I started writing on it, and held it up to the window.

Lauren POV-

"I'M NOT INTERESTED." That's what his perfect handwriting said. What the hell? How could he not be interested?! Then it clicked. Edward was gay. I wonder if his family knew about it… I had to tell them, I mean they can't live in the dark about this! It's serious! I slammed the curtains shut, and I ran to my dresser to put on some appropriate clothing.

I picked out a black spaghetti strap tank top and a pair of low cut jeans as I made my way over to the Cullen residence.

Alice POV-

I pranced down the stairs where I found Bella sitting on the couch watching re-runs The O.C.

"BELLA!" I practically screamed as I jumped over the couch landing right next to her. She stared at me with wide eyes. You think from a lifetime of friendship that she would be used to this by now, but I guess not.

"What's up Alice?" She said, kind of looking interested. That was odd.

"Okay remember last night at the club?" I asked.

"Uh yeah, how could I possibly forget? I mean I get dry humped buy some guy I hardly know while dancing. Then Jacob, the last person I would have wanted to see must I add, has to show up and rescue me from the little freak that tried to get in my pants. Me being all forgiving, let's Jake take me into a dark alley way to 'talk', but instead I was forced to be groped by him and his meaty hands. Then Edward saves me from him, again. And Rosalie decked Jacob. I pretty much think I remember." The whole time she was describing her night with disgust on her face, until she got to where Edward came. There's definitely some sort of sexual tension there.

"Well, yes besides that. Do you remember anything before that?" I asked again.

She blushed a deep red as she started stuttering. "Uh, uh, n-n-nope. I can't r-remember anything e-else." Oh my gosh, this girl was horrible at lying.

A slow smile spread across my face as I starting talking again. "So you don't remember admitting that you like Edward, right?" I said giving Bella a questioning look. I know she wouldn't be able to lie to me for much longer.

Her eyes grew wide and they started darting around the room as she bit her lower lip. Then she finally looked me in the eye, and I knew she had caved. "Oh my God, Ali. I like him, a lot. And I'm not sure what he thinks because he's like so gorgeous and everything and I don't even deserve him. Wait. I must be crazy, I'm not even dating him and I already don't think I don't deserve him! I've talked to him only like a couple times while he's been here but he always is somehow there when Jacob tries to hurt me, but Edward just doesn't let him. I'm just so confused.

Then the doorbell rang.

Edward POV-

Lauren looks pretty pissed when I held paper that said I wasn't interested. She immediately grabbed the curtains and closed them fiercely. I could see her rummaging around in her room and her drawers looking for clothes to put on. I started chuckling as I boosted up my laptop to check my emails.

One was from my mother, Elizabeth Cullen.

Edward,

Your father and I both miss you immensely. How's everything going on over at Alice and Emmett's? I hope you are enjoying your summer. We just booked into our hotel in Venice, Italy and they provided free computers in their main lobby, so I wanted to e-mail you and check up.

Just checking to see if everything's okay.

I love you!

Love,

Mom.

I missed my mom and dad a lot, actually. It sounds kind of cheesy but it's always been us three, and then we would occasionally have Aunt Esme and Uncle Carlisle, along with Alice and Emmett visit us in Chicago. I started typing back to her.

Mom,

Everything here is fine. I'm having fun with Emmett and his friend Jasper. I also met Emmett's girlfriend, Rosalie and Alice's other best friend, Bella.

I hope you guys are having a great time in Europe.

I love you too.

Edward.

I closed the 'compose message' dialog box and proceeded to my next e-mail. It was from my friend James. We've been friends for as long I as I could remember. In Illinois, James was what they would call the 'ladies man' or like Jacob. He always was getting with girls and using them for his own fun. The guy tended to be a jerk, but he's always been a brother to me. So I stuck with him. I opened the e-mail.

Bro,

Illinois sucks with out you here. There's not even hot girls anymore. Laurent jumped off a bridge, again. Attempting to kill himself, again. Because Victoria broke up with him, again.

I had to roll my eyes at that one. Laurent and Victoria were always fighting and Laurent was very needy. It was like Victoria was the man of the relationship and Laurent was the girl. He sure acted like it. This wasn't the first time Laurent's tried to kill himself over her, either. This has got to be the 5th time at the least. Every time he does it, he jumps off the same bridge, in the same part so he knows exactly what he's going to hit. He only ends up with a few broken toes at the most. I kept on reading James' e-mail.

Anyhow, I was thinking I could drive your Volvo up to Albany and chill with you for a weekend. Get back to me man.

James.

James had a great idea about coming up here. It would be great seeing him again. I starting writing back.

James,

Sounds good man. Call me when your coming up. You have the spare keys to the Volvo, so you know what to do. But don't wreck her. Then I'll have to sever your right testicle off.

Seriously.

Edward.

I meant the part about severing his testicle off. I was laughing to myself when I heard the door bell ring down stairs, so I closed the screen and made my way down the stairs.

Emmett POV-

I hate playing Uno with Jasper and Rosalie. They always gang up on me and they know it's not funny!

"Oh Emmett, you know me and Jasper are only kidding." Rosie was trying to console me. I wouldn't give in this time.

"I'm not giving in Rosie." I stated firmly. Then I decided to play with her. "I have to go to the bathroom, I'll be right back." I said then skipped off into my room to find Rosalie's bag of clothes. I clasped the red lacy bra on over my shirt and put a Rosalie's favorite black mini skirt on, that barely made it over one of my legs. I then took her favorite pair of gold heels on and grabbed her oversized Coach bag that I gave her for her birthday. I heard the doorbell ring but I shrugged it off and started walking, carefully, back into the game room.

"ROSIE!" I boomed as I swung open the door but no one was there. Hmph, I thought, they must be downstairs. I started walking down the stairs with the bra and all.

Bella POV-

I just spilled to Alice about my love for Edward when we heard the door bell ring. Alice and I got up off the couch just as Rosalie, Jasper and Edward ran down the stairs to see who it was. Yep, there was Edward. With out a shirt. Was this guy trying to kill me? Jesus help me. Alice bounced over to the door and swung it open.

My mouth flew open when I saw that whore, Lauren walk into the house. She looked right at Edward and gave him a sympathetic smile as she started talking.

Lauren POV-

The Cullen's looked stunned when I walked into the house. Especially Bella. I looked at Edward who was now standing next to the couch with jeans on, and no shirt, running his hand through his hair. It was a shame that the boy was gay.

"Yeah, uh I think Edward has something to tell all of you." I started to say, as Rosalie started to scowl at me.

"Lauren, what are you even doing in here. No one likes you because you're a whore. I thought Emmett and I made that clear to you when you tried to get Emmett away from me. No one wants your business and I'm pretty sure Edward has nothing to tell us. So get your skanky ass out of here."

Rosalie Hale. Blonde, tall, gorgeous. And a major bitch. I scoffed at her little performance. "Rosalie you're just jealous that Emmett wants this too," I said gesturing towards my body.

I then heard booming laughter coming from the bottom of the stairs. I hadn't even known Emmett entered the room, and then I saw what he was wearing. He was dressed in Rosalie's clothes. "Apparently Edward isn't the only one who has problems in this family. It must run in the blood."

Emmett gave me a smug look and then started sneering at me. "Lauren, are you retarded? I thought I made it clear that I wasn't interested in you. I love Rosalie. I always have and I always will."

That was sweet. It made me sick. "THAT'S THE SECOND TIME I'VE HEARD THAT SOMEONE WASN'T INTERESTED IN ME TODAY." I yelled. I was utterly appalled. What was wrong with these people?!

"I'm no surprised." I heard Alice mutter under her breath. I scoffed at her.

"So Emmett, are you gay like Edward is?" I asked lightly as I was inspecting my nails. I heard a few muffled gasps. Then I looked up and found out that they were all stifling their giggles. "WHAT!? IT'S TRUE!" I yelled out. These people were freaking whacked.

Edward POV-

I couldn't believe that this psychopath was telling my friends and my family that I was gay. I had to clamp a hand over my mouth to keep myself from laughing out loud. I could tell that the others were doing the same.

"Lauren," I started. "Honestly. You think that wearing lingerie across from my window is a turn on? Yeah, it would be if it was on Bella." I threw a wink her way. "But on you? Hell no! It was the most repulsing thing I've ever seen. Just because I said I wasn't interested, doesn't mean that I am gay. It means that I'm sane enough to see who is and who isn't a slut. And you, definitely are." I finished off with my trademark smirk.

Laurens eyebrows creased. Like she was trying to concentrate, which is probably impossible for her. "Fine Edward." She scoffed. "You just keep believing that you're straight. But we all know the truth!"

"Lauren, get out. You're an idiot." Jasper said with the most straightforward tone I've ever heard. When she didn't move, he turned her around forcefully and pushed her out the door while Alice slammed it shut.

Then we all started laughing hysterically, until Bella started speaking.

"Emmett…What the hell are your wearing?"

That made us laugh even harder.

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A/N: Okay, I'm sorry it took that long for me to update. But I was reading Breaking Dawn! Which was amazing. I know some people didn't like it and they were saying that they were returning the book. But I disagree with you people. I loved it, because it was much different from the other 3 books. I do have to ask people not to put up spoilers, because my friend and fellow fanfic writer, CEM1818, hasn't read the book yet and she keeps reading spoilers by accident. That ruins the book for people and it's not fair.

Anyhow, I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm leaving on Saturday for Long Island, with my friend. I'm going to be there for a week, with out any internet service and I don't plan on bringing my laptop, so don't expect any updates for at least a week. I'm sorry! BUT! I am working on another story and the first chapter should be done when I get back from vacation.

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No flames or I will flood your basement with chocolate pudding. That doesn't sound like much of a threat because if my basement was flooded with pudding, I'd probably go swimming in it. I MEAN HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE?! ….I'm gonna stop now.